Chinese carmaker Neta’s entry into Malaysia is led by the Neta V, which is currently the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) with a retail price of RM99,800 on-the-road without insurance. The Neta V is just one of a few models that have been confirmed for our market, as local distributor Intro Synergy has said we will also be getting the Neta U and Neta S.
The latter is a fully electric sedan that is the focal point of this post. First introduced at Auto Shanghai 2021, the Neta S was originally previewed by the Eureka 03 Concept and is priced between 189,800 and 341,800 yuan (RM123,138 and RM221,753) in its home market of China.
Measuring 4,980 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, 1,450 mm tall and with a wheelbase that spans 2,980 mm, the Neta S is larger than the current Honda Accord and its sleek shape provides a drag coefficient as low as 0.216.
Design-wise, the Neta S features dual-tier lighting setup that consists of slim upper DRLs positioned above the main headlamps. The front end also sports a wide lower intake and faux corner intakes, while along the sides, you’ll find flush door handles and butterfly doors for front occupants. As for the rear, it has full-width taillights, a lip spoiler and a large black panel in the lower apron.
Inside, the brand’s flagship model has no shortage of screens, with a slim 13.3-inch digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver, while the front passenger also gets his or her own 12.3-inch touchscreen. The main highlight is undoubtedly the large, portrait-format touchscreen that measures 17.6 inches and provides access to almost all vehicle functions, including the air-conditioning.
Other features include a panoramic glass roof, powered front seats, a wireless charger in the centre console, a head-up display, three-zone climate control, touch panels to control the power windows and reclining rear seats as well as a bevy of sensors and cameras for the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Keep in mind that this unit was brought in from China for preview purposes and is not reflective of local specifications. As such, the display language isn’t English on the infotainment system and the charging ports are different.
The Neta S you see here has two ports, both based on the GB/T standard. The one on the right is for AC charging, which looks like a regular Type 2, but it has a different pin layout compared to the European Type 2. Meanwhile, the port for DC fast charging also only accepts a GB/T connector instead of CC2 or CHAdeMO plugs.
In China, the Neta S is offered with fully electric and range-extended electric powertrains. The latter features a 43.88-kWh or 43.51-kWh ternary lithium-ion battery that is supported by a 1.5 litre engine to enable a CLTC-rated range of up to 1,160 km. This setup is rear-wheel drive only, with the electric motor rated at 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) and 310 Nm of torque, which is good for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds and top speed of 185 km/h – the latter is identical for all variants.
As for the pure EV options, two battery chemistries are available with varying capacities, including lithium iron phosphate (64.46 kWh) and ternary lithium-ion (84.5 kWh, 85.11 kWh and 91 kWh) packs.
The LFP battery provides up to 520 km of range and 0-100 km/h time of 7.4 seconds, while the latter, in 84.5 and 85.11 kWh capacities, are capable of 715 km on a single charge and reduced century sprint time of 6.9 seconds.
The largest battery pack (91 kWh) is only offered with all-wheel drive, which adds a second electric motor with the same outputs as the first for a total system output of 462 PS (456 hp or 340 kW) and 620 Nm. The range for this configuration is 650 km and it is the quickest in the 0-100 km/h sprint, taking just 3.9 seconds.
Neta S Specifications
Two charging ports:
- AC charging (Type 2, unique pin layout)
- DC fast charging (GB/T connector)
Powertrains:
- Fully electric
- Range-extended electric
Range-extended powertrain:
- 43.88-kWh or 43.51-kWh battery
- 1.5 litre engine
- Up to 1,160 km range
- Rear-wheel drive
- 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW), 310 Nm torque
- 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, top speed 185 km/h
Pure EV options:
- Lithium iron phosphate battery (64.46 kWh)
- Ternary lithium-ion packs (84.5 kWh, 85.11 kWh, 91 kWh)
- LFP battery: up to 520 km range, 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds
- 84.5 kWh and 85.11 kWh batteries: 715 km range, 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds
- 91 kWh battery pack: All-wheel drive, Second electric motor, total 462 PS (456 hp or 340 kW), 620 Nm, 650 km range, 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds
Neta S Dimensions
- Length: 4,980 mm
- Width: 1,980 mm
- Height: 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,980 mm
As exciting as the Neta S may appear to be, it will be some time before the Malaysian-spec version goes on sale here, as Intro Synergy is targeting for the EV sedan to arrive sometime in the first quarter of 2025. Looking forward to it?
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A Chinese EV vehicle aldy costing 100k, how abt Japanese n European brand, so how P1 or P2 ev vehicle going to cost n all tis without insurance n rd tax yet. Worst stil the ringgit keep depreciating, just matter of time the car prices wil increase.
then Uncle’s Tesla Model S Killer.
you can spend at 1/3 of the price and pakai buang the battery car.
“189,800 and 341,800 yuan (RM123,138 and RM221,753) in its home market of China.”
vs
Tesla Model S, starting 800,000 yuan (RM518k)
“Shanghai is one of four Chinese cities that limit car purchases by imposing quotas on registrations. The prices paid at Shanghai’s license auctions in recent months—90,000 yuan ($14,530)—have exceeded the cost of many entry-level cars, the stronghold of Chinese brands such as Chery, Geely, and Great Wall. While residents with modest incomes may be able to afford an inexpensive car, the registration cost is often beyond their reach.”
Source: Bloomberg
What does it help that cars in China are cheaper, but the registration there can cost up to US$14,530?
You must be a failed accountant. So you do research based on internet data rather than ground data? Hahaha. You do know china has close to 1.4 billion people right? And that the Registration quota is only implemented in their 1 small city out their entire country right? And you didn’t know that the 99% of local Shanghainese are worth more than 2 million ringgit at the base level right due to properties? Plus the median salary in Shanghai which include their foreign labourers from other cities into the statistic is 20K plus ringgit right. Most executive level and above position are above 40k ringgit per month now excluding 1-10 month bonus per year. GM and CEO are all drawing more than a million ringgit a year cincai excluding bonus and shares. So to pay rm50k for a registration in shanghai is sap sap sui. Its a very good policy to control traffic and pollution. This is for ICE vehicles. For EV, registration is FREE.. Go back to school you failed accountant..hahahaha
Brought this in to help sell your V I see..
..no that’s not an innuendo
China numba one!
if it’s priced well it will sell like hotcakes
Horrible design
Wah sound like bird nest soup some more for wings one. if got wings can fly even better sure buy one.
Shame. this is rip off design, rear is 100% Audi copy, and the rest is not balanced. Malaysia becoming dumping ground for the chinese EV brands???
Which Audi design?? Maybe you should see an eye dr
Looking at all these Chinese Car coming in, no doubt will interesting to see how brand H, T, M, N , S will going to counter against there Chnese Car, to say no need to worry, China car no spare part… bla bla is a mistake and they should not take lightly.
How’s the catching fire record for this model in China? Will it be like its other siblings?
top speed of 185kmph is laughable. only fast acceleration but it will run out of juice at top speed.
Top speed is 240kmph. Its limited at 180 for regulation. Same like most cars exported to Japan. Semua kena pasang speed limiter
I wonder if Chinese car maker never came to Malaysia or they never step out of their office. They keep introducing extra large sunroof as if Malaysia have 4 seasons and average cool climate and not extremely hot climates….. I wonder
Waiting for affordable (less than RM50k) EV from P1 or P2.
Hmm Paultan writers cannot tell the difference between gullwing doors and scissor doors hmmmmm
Wow this is amazing. EV + scissor door for 100K only?? This will sell out overnight..The factory will not be able to keep up with the demand..Fantastic news for consumers
Macho betul la…kalau la harga marhain masa tu mungkin ku miliki, tapi mesti ada kete lagi canggih masa awl 2025 dan dari keluaran yang dipercayai…
That’s NOT a gullwing door. That’s a scissor door
91kWh battery with V2L at 3.3kWh is an underrated feature for states (*ahem* Sabah) with inconsistent power supply.
A budget Lamborghini ia here haha
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